San Diego County has awarded $600,000 to three rural school districts to expand high-speed internet access for 900 students. The funding aims to bridge the digital gap and provide equal access to educational resources for students in Warner, San Pasqual, and Vallecitos school districts.
San Diego County has awarded $600,000 to three rural school districts in an effort to reduce a 'digital gap' and increase the availability of high-speed internet, it was announced today.'Ensuring students have access to reliable internet is a key step in supporting their academic achievement and fostering opportunities for growth within the community,' said Dahvia Lynch, general manager of the county's Land Use and Environment Group.
The breakdown is:— $479,000 to Warner Unified School District to provide fiber at three school sites;— $73,000 to San Pasqual Union School District to provide fiber to K-8 students, and— $48,000 to Vallecitos Elementary School District to provide fiber to students.According to a county statement, the funding came from funds designated to increase broadband access in 2021. The San Diego County Office of Education then selected to schools in need.
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